Diamond Plate Roofing Screw Holes Stripped...84FC

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
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> My diamond plate is held down with #14 stainless sheet metal screws
> and about 2 dozen will not pull down tight. #14 is the largest size
> screw I've found, so my idea is to seal the stripped ones as well as I
> can and then sink a new one right next to the stripped one. Anyone got
> a better idea that doesn't involve taking off the decking?
>
> Thanks,
> David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL

David I would use klick nuts. Also called thread inserts. You can see
an example of these on the front of your FC where the bolts go threw
the sheet metal in to threads to hold the radiator and left and right
panels on. The thread are installed with a tool that works like a pop
rivet gun . You can drill a hole big enough through the aluminum plate
to alllow the new klick nut to pass threw then drill a whole in the
roof of the bus the right size for the Klick nut. You insert the klick
nut through the aluminum into the roof and squeez it out with the
thread setting tool. Then you can use a stainless steel bolt with a
washer and a little silicon or loctite on the threadsto pull the
aluminum down securley. This method takes longer and cost more, but
you will not have a problem with the screws stripping out again.

Jim
82 FCRB
Yorba Linda, CA
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